the Nuggets

Denver Nuggets outlasted the Miami Heat 94-89 in an ugly, frantic Game 5 that did nothing to derail Nikola Jokic, who scored 28 points and 16 rebounds giving the Nuggets their first title in 47 years in the league.

Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each scored 21 as the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by beating the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2.

The Denver Nuggets are the last of the four ABA teams that merged with the NBA to reach the Finals. It's stirring up fond memories of the defunct league.

The Denver Nuggets are going to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Nikola Jokic had 30 points, as the Nuggets swept the Lakers with a 113-111 victory.

Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the LA Lakers for a 2-0 lead in the West. Conf. finals.